Faculty public lectures
Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Faculty co-ordinates a series of annual public lectures, presented by influential figures in the fields of Public Policy, Industrial Relations, Economics, and Management.
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Corden Public Lecture Series
Named after Emeritus Professor Max Corden (BCom (Hons) 1950, MCom 1953, DCom 1995); a Professorial Fellow in the Department of Economics and a world leader in the field of international economics.
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David Finch Lecture Series
Named after Dr David Finch (BCom 1944, BA (Hons) 1945, DCom 2002), a distinguished alumnus of the University of Melbourne, and a PhD recipient from the London School of Economics.
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Downing Public Lecture Series
These lectures are made possible by a generous fellowship that was established by friends and colleagues of the late Professor Richard Downing (BA (Hons) 1936), in memory of his life and work.
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Foenander Lecture Series
The Foenander Lecture was established in memory of Orwell D. Foenander, a former academic at the University, who was one of the leading figures in industrial relations scholarship in the early 20th century.
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Freebairn Public Lecture Series
The Freebairn Lecture is named after Professor John Freebairn, Richie Chair in Economics, in recognition of the many significant contributions he has made to Economics and Public Policy.
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Griffin Economic History Public Lecture Series
Named after Peter Griffin AM an alum of the Faculty (BCom 1963) who has had a long and successful career in the business world, particularly in the investment and banking sectors.
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Joe Isaac Industrial Relations Symposium Series
Developed jointly by the Department of Management and Marketing at the University of Melbourne, and Monash Business School, Monash University, to recognise the outstanding contribution to industrial relations by Professor Emeritus Joe Isaac AO, FASSA.
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Agribusiness Fireside Chat
Established through the vision and generosity of Samuel and June Hordern, the event reflects a shared commitment to strengthening connections between industry and the University, supporting knowledge exchange, and inspiring future leaders.
Events from affiliated institutions
Two world-class affiliated institutions aimed at fueling entrepreneurship and innovation are also associated with the Faculty. Alumni with an interest in the start-up sector and entrepreneurship may be interested in the masterclasses, forums, exhibits held by these institutions in the heart of Carlton's Innovation District.
The Wade Institute was established in 2015 to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and deliver the University's Master of Entrepreneurship.
Melbourne Connect is a convening place where people from different backgrounds and industries work side by side to solve complex challenges in creative ways.